Nathan Reynolds

Hometown: Loves Park, IL
College: Illinois State University 

I have always been excited to work with students during this specific time and place in their lives. My love for God grew throughout my own time in college. Upon graduating, I decided Jesus was the best thing I could offer students so I desired to keep my focus on Him. Regardless of what each person believes, I think it's vital to offer resources and opportunities to every college student making spiritual decisions that will impact the rest of their lives.

Courtney Reynolds

Hometown: Mahomet, IL
College: Illinois State University 

It is never boring to work on campus and build relationships with students!  I learn so much right alongside students and am continually stretched and challenged in my faith.  I love being a part of a team pursuing Jesus and his mission on campus.  It is meaningful and often a ton of fun!

Becca MacLennan

Hometown: Troy, MI
College: Michigan State University

It doesn’t take much to feel the heaviness and chaos along with the rest of the world. While there is a desire to “be the change” I don’t think we can give it to ourselves; our track record isn’t that great (i.e. our country’s 400-year long history of racism, or the Israelite’s repetitive nature thousands of years earlier). Regardless of culture or time, our inner hearts haven’t changed despite desire, willpower, or belief that we can. Jesus though? He’s the only One that can enable us to “be” any different. He is light and life in a pain-filled, dark, confusing world and he is the One who, by knowing him, changes our hearts to be more and more like his, and make us whole.

Brett Bodine

Hometown: Troy, MI
College: University of Michigan

I honestly believe that following Jesus provides more hope and joy in our culture today than any other way of life. In following Jesus we are to collectively take up our cross and to sacrificially love others. It means that we must die to ourselves so that we might live for others (even our enemies, according to Jesus). If this doesn't fit the picture of Christianity that you have, I would understand, because unfortunately many Christians today don't live this way. And if this doesn't sound very joyful and hopeful to you...it was also confusing to those who heard it 2000 years ago. I'd invite you to come learn more about who this Jesus is, and why he invites us to live this way.

Lauren Bodine

Hometown: Grosse Ile, MI
College: Michigan State University

College students are so fun to work with! The college years are such an important time in life, and being able to talk with students about Jesus and help them grow in their faith is such a joy.  I am often challenged in my job (in a good way!), and also encouraged by college students’ enthusiasm to learn more about God and grow in their faith!

Bryan Morrison

Hometown: Merrill, MI
College: Michigan State University

Jesus continues to matter because His life, death, and resurrection isn't a symbol or a kind gesture. His goal wasn't to be a good teacher, a model to emulate, or our "homeboy" (sorry, I'm dating myself). Jesus Christ matters, because He is God, His life, death, and resurrection gives real hope and solutions to our mess (individually & globally), and His love is authentic and transformative.

Kelli Morrison

Hometown: Grand Ledge, MI
College: Michigan State University

I joined staff because a campus ministry was critical in my own story. I was having serious doubts about my faith, and if I hadn’t found a community of believers on campus, I might have walked away from the Lord during my college years. I want to help students like me, and also share about Jesus with the many others who don’t know He loves them.

Deirdre Eberly

Hometown: Istanbul, Turkey/ East Lansing, MI
College: Michigan State University

My time as a student at Michigan State was very pivotal in my walk with Jesus. I learned how to own my faith, live in genuine community, study the Bible, talk about God with others and understand the gospel more fully. God also brought me to a deeper understanding of my need for him, and his grace and mercy! Wanting others to experience this same life change motivates me to be on staff with Cru. I want to see others experience the true life, hope, peace and joy that He alone can bring!

Becca Abatie

Hometown: Cape Coral, FL
College: Michigan State University

Laura Smith

Hometown: North Bloomfield, Ohio
College: The University of Toledo

When I first heard the gospel, I remember that it made sense to me. I had a general belief that there was a God and I knew I wasn't perfect and made a lot of mistakes. When I learned that God loved me so much that He sent Jesus to take the punishment for my mistakes so that He could be with me, I was amazed! If He loved me that much, I wanted to have a relationship with Him! Over the years I've had times of doubt and questions in my relationship with God. I always seem to come back to two things: First, I believe that the world and everything in it has a creator. And second, I have seen the way God has worked in my life and the lives of so many others. I don't have all my questions answered, but I continue to follow God because I've seen and experienced His realness.

Andrew LaDuke

Hometown: 
College: Western Michigan University

Josue Mejia

Hometown: Williamston, MI
College: Michigan State University

Before college, my relationship with Jesus wasn’t a priority, but through Cru I encountered the gospel in a way that completely changed my life. The people who invested in me, discipled me, and challenged me to live on mission helped shape who I am today. That’s why I decided to join staff as an intern. I want to help college students know Jesus, grow in their faith, and experience the life and purpose that are found in following Him. Jesus’ words in Matthew 28 to “go and make disciples” continue to motivate me, and it’s a privilege to walk alongside students as they take their next steps with Christ and learn to do the same.

Kerry Fahy

Hometown: Holland, MI
College: Ferris State University

When I first heard the gospel, I remember that it made sense to me. I had a general belief that there was a God and I knew I wasn't perfect and made a lot of mistakes. When I learned that God loved me so much that He sent Jesus to take the punishment for my mistakes so that He could be with me, I was amazed! If He loved me that much, I wanted to have a relationship with Him! Over the years I've had times of doubt and questions in my relationship with God. I always seem to come back to two things: First, I believe that the world and everything in it has a creator. And second, I have seen the way God has worked in my life and the lives of so many others. I don't have all my questions answered, but I continue to follow God because I've seen and experienced His realness.